My blithe soul has tall guards,
made up of steel and grit
the walls may be transparent
showing the softer me
and I might welcome everyone
without any prejudice or stated decree
yet no one can invade
and exploit my peace,
for no sorrow has the grit
stronger than me
and sadness always fail to display
any pretentious charade
to deceive me
and every time they try dragging me
to some abstruse oblivion
they fail with absolute misery
And when such occasions present
and brush past me
I hold them as moments of pride,
wearing them as my battle scars
for I have nothing ever to hide
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Damn! So well done
Thank you so much D
I can relate to that
I am glad you can. 😊🌸
Emotions are so vibrantly expressed. I can feel it. Loved it. It really touched my heart! 😊
I am so glad it did. Thank for the read dear
I wish I could do that.😒 People always destroy my inner peace.
This was inspiringly beautiful. Will save this one.😊
I am sure you can. Change your clan and change your mind. ❤️❤️🌹
Trying. Trying. Trying my best. Nothing is working though😐
Never leave hope it will come dear
The word Hope reminds me of someone who is no longer same, and it’s difficult to use the word Hope when it reminds me of him every single minute.😐
A single wilted leaf cannot change the definition of being green. You need to get those thoughts out. Let bygone be bygone
I guess I got what I needed.😊 Thank you so so much.❤️😋
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My pleasure always! 😊
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I need to be stronger even though my vulnerabilities may be stark naked to the world!
Great post Shantanu.
Thank you so much for your kind words 😊🌸
Battle tested, guarded, lesson learned and lessons earned. Sometimes when the war is over, that’s when the real battle starts and building that wall can be the hardest. Wonderful symbolism of being and staying strong. Positive message and powerful.
What a beautiful comment. Thank you so much for reading and leaving behind such precious thought
The pleasure is truly mines, beautiful comments are spawned from even more beautiful post.
You are so very kind. 😊🌸
We do our best😊🌹
Inspiringly beautiful!❤
Splendid✨✨✨
Well expressed! But what do I expect from you? Your writing is incredible and it just gets better with each post.
This is so strong and powerful.. desire to come through.Nicely done Shantanu.Your words inspire people
😊🌸And you do a fab job
Thank you so much Rich ❤️
Thank you so much Jay 😊🌸
You are such a kind hearted person. Thank you for all the lovely accolades 😊🌸❤️
Thank you so much dear ❤️
Thank you😊
My pleasure
Braving the battles indeed, the softer side is worth fighting; to keep forever transparent! Wonderful piece!
Thank you so much, Warren. Appreciate your kind comment
Always a pleasure my friend!
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Penned beautifully so expressive. Battle ready and equipped. Persuaded by hope to remain in peace. No matter what comes. -Yonnie🌸
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Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks so much for reading so beautifully
You are quite welcome! 😊
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